How To Fix GX801 - Entries to installed FI-SL tables cannot be deleted

GX801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Entries to installed FI-SL tables cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

There are entries in the entries selected for deletion that belong to
the installed FI-SL tables. Since these are documentation tables, you
should only delete entries that are obsolete (that is, entries that
belong to tables which are no longer in the FI-SL table directory; see
transaction GCI3).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX801 - Entries to installed FI-SL tables cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message GX801, which states "Entries to installed FI-SL tables cannot be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete entries from Financial Statement (FI-SL) tables that are part of the installed Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error is a safeguard to prevent the deletion of critical financial data that could compromise the integrity of financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity: The FI-SL tables are designed to maintain the integrity of financial data. Deleting entries from these tables can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent deletion of certain entries to protect against accidental data loss.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the data in these tables from other modules or reports, making deletion risky.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data: Before attempting to delete any entries, review the data to ensure that deletion is necessary and that it will not affect other processes.
  Use Correct Transactions: Ensure that